Ryan E. Cronin, Nassau County Comptroller
RYAN E. CRONIN
Democratic
BACKGROUND:
- Cronin, 40, of Garden City, is a former Democratic candidate for State Senate. He is also running on the Working Families and Common Sense party lines.
- Cronin is a litigation partner with the law firm of Blank Rome LLP of Manhattan. He has worked to recover funds for clients including victims of former investment manager Bernie Madoff.
- Cronin received his law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. He has a bachelor's degree from Loyola University in Maryland. He majored in political science with a minor in economics.
ISSUES:
- Cronin said he would work to move the county's financial system onto a modern platform.
- He said he would introduce advanced data analytics to improve detection of financial risks and fraud across the county.
- Cronin said he would bring experience from the private sector to make sure the county's bills are paid on time.
Scott Eidler covers Nassau County government and politics for Newsday. Scott has worked at Newsday since 2012 and previously covered municipal government and education.
